Archive - 28 April 2014

Cops nab ex-driver of Zahid's daughter Nurul

Cops nab ex-driver of Zahid's daughter Nurul

He was arrested to assist in investigation in connection to a burglary at her house.
Traffic gridlock in KL following flash floods

Traffic gridlock in KL following flash floods

The traffic gridlock was reported to have eased as of 9.45pm.
2014-04-29

2014-04-29

Hudud in Malaysia in the context of realities

Hudud in Malaysia in the context of realities

The Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) and the issue of hudud implementation is not new. PAS’s president had expressed the intention to table a Private Member’s Bill in the Dewan Rakyat in June 2014 because in November 1993, the Kelantan legislative assembly had already adopted a Hudud Bill to be implemented in the state once the proposed Private Member’s Bill is passed at the Dewan Rakyat.
Terengganu MCA totally opposes PAS’s hudud law

Terengganu MCA totally opposes PAS’s hudud law

Terengganu MCA strongly opposes the implementation of the Syariah Criminal Law (Hudud and Qisas) Enactment 2003. DAP and PKR must not pawn the future of non-Muslims in its blind quest for power by acceding to PAS’s hudud law.
'So why do non-Muslims control the economy?'

'So why do non-Muslims control the economy?'

Ibrahim Ali says Obama's statement will only add to racial tension in Malaysia.
Now, PCM mulls entering the fray for Bkt Gelugor seat

Now, PCM mulls entering the fray for Bkt Gelugor seat

The by-election is beginning to look like it will be a crowded affair.
'Muslim surgeons cannot do hudud amputations'

'Muslim surgeons cannot do hudud amputations'

The use of anaesthesia defeats the purpose of hudud, say Muslim doctors.
Penang moves alone in search for next P Ramlee

Penang moves alone in search for next P Ramlee

No help from federal gov’t for its international arts festival.
Ambiga: We told Obama what Najib didn't

Ambiga: We told Obama what Najib didn't

UPDATED 6.10PM Civil groups raised a slew of issues at meeting with the US president.
Detainee dies while being taken to Penang Hospital

Detainee dies while being taken to Penang Hospital

The 56-year-old man, who was detained on April 22, was confirmed dead at 8.34pm.
Dino fossil discovery site may be made tourist spot

Dino fossil discovery site may be made tourist spot

But this was dependent on proof that the dinosaur once existed in that location.
PAC: AirAsia's KLIA2 concerns valid

PAC: AirAsia's KLIA2 concerns valid

UPDATED 5.25PM It was shown documentary and visual evidence on the grouses.
It's safe to drink, Selangor says it again

It's safe to drink, Selangor says it again

UPDATED 4.50PM 'Tests show that water from disused mines is safe.'
PAC questions RM100mil for 1km rail link

PAC questions RM100mil for 1km rail link

The committee questions the costly KLIA Express to link KLIA2.
5,000 expected at Penang's anti-GST rally

5,000 expected at Penang's anti-GST rally

MTUC calls on workers and the public to join the May 1 rally.
Karpal a real hero to real people

Karpal a real hero to real people

It’s so saddening that a person’s good deeds and achievements are only known and spoken about upon his/her demise. Karpal Singh should have been honoured when he stood up for independence of the judiciary, rule of law, human rights, justice, and how he painstakingly gave actual interpretation of dead letters of the Malaysian constitution.
Malaysia not democratic, Bersih tells Obama

Malaysia not democratic, Bersih tells Obama

UPDATED 4.20PM 'Umno-BN may move to extremism, with the PM backing hudud.'
2014-04-28

2014-04-28

Embassy: No incident of MAS staff being detained

Embassy: No incident of MAS staff being detained

MH370 It was claimed that this was due to their dissatisfaction in obtaining details.
Tea with Obama, the day I 'arrived'... or not

Tea with Obama, the day I 'arrived'... or not

COMMENT 'If they served us tea, we can say that we had tea with the president.'
'Blackout' at Sarawak PKR elections vote-counting

'Blackout' at Sarawak PKR elections vote-counting

UPDATED 5PM And two candidates find ballots scattered on the floor.
IGP: Nine 'militants' detained

IGP: Nine 'militants' detained

They were said to have planned attacks domestically and abroad.
Why starry-eyed? Cause Obama is 1M'sia

Why starry-eyed? Cause Obama is 1M'sia

An analyst explains how the US president's visit is related to 1Malaysia.
Zahid’s ‘Three Monkeys’ version of democracy

Zahid’s ‘Three Monkeys’ version of democracy

The US president and all the religious leaders and captains of civil society and human rights representatives must be lying through their teeth, given Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s ‘Three Monkeys’ stance.
Perak PKR secretary fails to get charge dismissed

Perak PKR secretary fails to get charge dismissed

On May 27 last year, Mohammad Anuar was charged with not giving a 10-day notice.
Obama visit elevates ties to comprehensive partnership

Obama visit elevates ties to comprehensive partnership

Obama was accorded a red carpet welcome at the Parliament House on Saturday.
DAP will vote against Private Member's Bill

DAP will vote against Private Member's Bill

UPDATED 2.35PM It won’t back hudud-for-Kelantan Bill as it is not a Pakatan move.
New kid on the block to vie for Bukit Gelugor

New kid on the block to vie for Bukit Gelugor

The anti-DAP and pro-BN Penang Front Party is a coalition of 44 Chinese NGOs.
Navy chief regrets lies about functions of Scorpenes

Navy chief regrets lies about functions of Scorpenes

'The submarine team had conducted their responsibilities to the best of their abilities.'
Ernest Zacharevic’s murals arrive in Kuching

Ernest Zacharevic’s murals arrive in Kuching

The first piece of art features eight baby orang utans in a wheelbarrow.
Selangor must plan now for coming drought

Selangor must plan now for coming drought

ADUN SPEAKS We should get ready for the looming dry season.
Thailand rations water as drought hits dam

Thailand rations water as drought hits dam

The country’s two major dams were at 18 percent of their capacity.
Floating mosque on Sarawak River in the pipeline

Floating mosque on Sarawak River in the pipeline

The proposed mosque would be an extension to the Indian Muslim Mosque.
MCA begs Muslim MPs not to vote for Hudud Bill

MCA begs Muslim MPs not to vote for Hudud Bill

UPDATED 1.36PM Ti Lian Ker claims PAS' version of hudud is not Islamic.
Aussie PM says search for MH370 enters new phase

Aussie PM says search for MH370 enters new phase

MH370 It is 'highly unlikely' any debris would be found on the ocean surface.
'Simple' questions cast Asean youth in poor light

'Simple' questions cast Asean youth in poor light

UPDATED 2.05PM A student leader laments why Obama was not grilled.
We should be governing M'sia, Pakatan tells US

We should be governing M'sia, Pakatan tells US

UPDATED 6.45PM They remind US how electoral system prevented this.
Obama’s version of ‘you help me, I help you’

Obama’s version of ‘you help me, I help you’

FREE YOURSAY ‘It's indicative which side of the bread receives the butter.’
‘Misleading to say Sodomy II was private action’

‘Misleading to say Sodomy II was private action’

UPDATED 12.30PM ‘It is criminal prosecution brought by the AG,’ says PKR.
S Korean PM resigns, no heads roll after MH370

S Korean PM resigns, no heads roll after MH370

COMMENT A few hours can likely be the difference between life and death.
Prove we're not drinking poison, Selangor told

Prove we're not drinking poison, Selangor told

Charles Santiago wants water from mining ponds health report released.
DAP: PAS' claim Pakatan accepts hudud a 'mistake'

DAP: PAS' claim Pakatan accepts hudud a 'mistake'

Leadership never endorsed move for hudud in Kelantan, says Guan Eng.
Make excuses, and find scapegoats

Make excuses, and find scapegoats

Our leaders don’t make apologies.
Zahid: Selangor refused to gazette sites for rallies

Zahid: Selangor refused to gazette sites for rallies

UPDATED 1.10PM ‘We wanted to gazette Stadium Shah Alam but the state refused.’
'Fulfil Obama's wish, get rid of Anwar'

'Fulfil Obama's wish, get rid of Anwar'

Zul Noordin says Malaysians cannot live in dignity with Anwar still at the helm.
'Karpal was never anti-Islam'

'Karpal was never anti-Islam'

MP SPEAKS Karpal argued against hudud, but did it with intellect and reason.
Zahid counters Obama, says gov't fair to all

Zahid counters Obama, says gov't fair to all

UPDATED 2.23PM He says there are no obstacles to practising other religions.
Burden of proof in hudud very high

Burden of proof in hudud very high

MP SPEAKS Any iota of doubt must be ruled in favour of the accused person.
Company believes wreckage 5,000km away

Company believes wreckage 5,000km away

DAY 52 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
Family denies petitioning for Ramkarpal

Family denies petitioning for Ramkarpal

Jagdeep says the family is not behind the signature drive.
Ooi, criticise but use language befitting a leader

Ooi, criticise but use language befitting a leader

FREE YOURSAY ‘If one is hardworking or capable, one can say anything one likes?’
Umno drags feet on hudud stand

Umno drags feet on hudud stand

Muhyiddin says they don't want to be seen not supporting hudud but...
Obama knows something about MH370 we don't?

Obama knows something about MH370 we don't?

FREE YOURSAY 'I'd be grateful if US doesn't use its influence to hush up its allies.'